Baroda vs Saurashtra, SMAT, Today Match Prediction 01 December 2024

BCA vs SRT Match Prediction & Analysis

Baroda will face Saurashtra in the 87th match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 played at Emerald High School Ground, Indore on Sunday.

With four victories on the bounce, Baroda will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the innings. Captain Krunal Pandya will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this fixture.

On the other hand, Saurashtra will be looking to continue their winning ways against Baroda. Captain Jaydev Unadkat will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance with bat and ball.

Baroda will take heart from the fact that they have won four matches out of last five played against Saurashtra.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Baroda Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Hardik Pandya, captain Krunal Pandya, Shivalik Sharma, Ninad Ashvinkumar Rathya and Mitesh Patel to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Hardik Pandya continued his rich vein of form for Baroda and finished the innings with the top-score of 47 runs off 23 balls with the help of three fours and five sixes. Beside Pandya, opener Mitesh Patel scored 37 runs off 24 balls with the help of three boundaries and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Lukman Meriwala, Atit Sheth, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya and Mahesh Pithiya to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Akash Maharaj Singh was the pick of the bowlers for Baroda and claimed 3 for 19 in his four overs. Left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya bowled well and finished with figures of 2 for 22 in his full quota of overs.

Baroda Predicted Playing XI:

Mitesh Patel (wk), Vishnu Solanki, Shivalik Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya (c), Bhanu Pania, Ninad Ashvinkumar Rathva, Atit Sheth, Mahesh Pithiya, Lukman Meriwala, Akash Maharaj Singh

Saurashtra Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of wicket-keeper Harvik Desai, Vishvaraj Desai, Jay Gohil, Sammar Gajjar and Prerak Mankad to do the bulk of the scoring.

In the previous match, Prerak Mankad showcased decent form for Saurashtra and finished the innings with the top-score of 54 runs off 35 balls with the help of three fours and three sixes.

Opener Harvik Desai scored 41 runs off 29 balls with the help of eight boundaries and one six, whereas in-form Vishvaraj Jadeja scored 32 runs off 20 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Devang Karamta, Chirag Jani, Jaydev Unadkat and Prerak Mankad to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers for Saurashtra and claimed 2 for 14 in his four overs.

Saurashtra Predicted Playing XI:

Harvik Desai (wk), Tarang Gohel , Prerak Mankad, Sammar Gajjar, Vishvaraj Jadeja, Jay Gohil, Chirag Jani, Jaydev Unadkat (c), Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Ankur Panwar, Devang Karamta

Weather Conditions

The average first inning score at this venue in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy over the last six matches is around 170 runs. The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny with gentle breeze.

BCA vs SRT Pitch Report

Emerald High School, Ground, Indore is going to host the Group B of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 played between Baroda and Saurashtra.

Saurashtra will take heart from the fact that they have won their previous match played at this venue.

Toss: To Bowl

Emerald High School Ground, Indore has been a great venue for sides chasing. The last two matches played at this venue have been won by side batting second. Both the skippers will no hesitation, but to win the toss and field first on this surface.